In this talk, Mark will explain why the programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, ice cream flavours, text editors, code styles, and 1980s children’s television shows that he prefers are better than the ones that you prefer. The myth that “it’s all just about personal preference” will be debunked once and for all, as the objective pre-eminence of the things that Mark likes is proved beyond reasonable doubt (unless you are not-super-clever). We will explore, in depth, the deficiencies in your character, education, social class and genes that have brought you to your wrong-headed state of existence. It will be the most glorious exposition in the history of spoken language, and if you don’t agree, then you will be wrong.

In this talk, Mark will explain why the programming languages, frameworks, operating systems, ice cream flavours, text editors, code styles, and 1980s children’s television shows that he prefers are better than the ones that you prefer. The myth that “it’s all just about personal preference” will be debunked once and for all, as the objective pre-eminence of the things that Mark likes is proved beyond reasonable doubt (unless you are not-super-clever). We will explore, in depth, the deficiencies in your character, education, social class and genes that have brought you to your wrong-headed state of existence. It will be the most glorious exposition in the history of spoken language, and if you don’t agree, then you will be wrong.